UP named 2012 Rail Carrier of the Year

Lowe's Home Improvement named Union Pacific its 2012 Rail Carrier of the Year, making this the second consecutive year UP won this award and the third time overall since Lowe's began its rail carrier recognition program in 2009.

"It is an honor to receive this award from Lowe's for the second consecutive year," said Brad Thrasher , Union Pacific vice president and general manager of industrial products. "It recognizes our reliable and innovative freight transportation solutions that create value for our customer and we look forward to providing this same great service in the future."